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Electrician

Precision Castparts, Portland, OR, United States


To survey, adjust, repair, install, modify, debug and maintain control systems, and electrical systems and equipment for production equipment and facilities; to provide technical assistance on equipment and facilities projects. To complete projects in accordance with city, state and national electrical codes, customer and PCC specifications.
Essential Functions

Instrumentation

Objective: to maintain, calibrate, design, install, and debug control systems for all machines and equipment.
Essential Job Functions:

Regularly surveys plant equipment controls and instrumentation, calibrates, installs, debugs, repairs and/or adjusts as necessary to meet process control specifications.
Fabricates, recertifies and installs thermocouples.

Electrical

Objective: to maintain, install, repair and adjust electrical systems and equipment that provide power to production equipment and facilities.
Essential Job Functions:

Troubleshoots electrical malfunctions using electrical test instruments.
Installs and maintains control panels, motors, motor controllers, transformers, wiring, switches, alarm systems and other equipment.
Programs, installs, troubleshoots and maintains programmable controllers.

Projects and Technical Assistance

Objective: to plan and design instrumentation/electrical projects and provide assistance on technical issues.
Essential Job Functions:

Plans and designs complex installations.
Provides technical assistance for the selection of new equipment.
Assists others, including maintenance coordinators and engineers with planning and technical issues.

Safety

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
Essential Job Functions:

Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
Safely operates all equipment and tools.
Identifies and reports safety problems, corrects when possible.
May be required to handle hazardous waste.
Completes logs and records.
Provides work direction, training, and working supervision as assigned.

NOTE: for job positions that require respiratory protection (more than a filtering face piece – dust mask):

In compliance with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Personal Protective Equipment standard for Respiratory Protection, OAR 437, Div. 2/I 1910.134 and Oregon Health Division Rules for the Control of Radiation, OAR 333. Div. 120 (333-120-300 through 330), certain tasks within this job position require/may require the use of a NIOSH-approved respirator. An individual will not be assigned to these tasks if the person is not able to work under these conditions. Respirator selection will be based on the work performed, exposure information, duration of use and any other relevant factors. If a tight‑fitting respirator is required, facial hair, temple pieces on glasses or other items that interfere with the face-to-face piece seal of the respirator are not permitted.
Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
Safely operates all equipment and tools.
Identifies and reports safety problems, corrects when possible.
May be required to handle hazardous waste.
Completes logs and records.
Provides work direction, training, and working supervision as assigned.

Other (marginal) Accountabilities

Performs other tasks as directed.
May be required to participate in Hazardous Materials Spill Response team.
Essential Equipment, Vehicles, Tools And/Or Machinery Used

Electrical Test Equipment (e.g., ampmeters, oscilloscopes, voltmeters, ohmmeters, etc.)
Instrumentation test equipment (e.g., calibrators, recorders, digital voltmeter, rpm & flow gauges, dead weight testers, & oxygen analyzers, etc.)
Pumps
Motors
Forklift
PCC vehicles
Pager and 2‑way radios
Hand power tools
Solder gun
Basic hand tools (e.g., wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, etc.)
Training

Hazardous Materials Handling Training may be required.
PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Certification must be completed. (SSBO & LSBO only)
On‑going state electrical licensing courses must be completed.
May be required to complete Hazardous
Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

Advanced electrical and instrumentation skills, as demonstrated by four years competent performance of all Electrical Technician duties.
Completion of a four‑year electrical apprenticeship program is preferred
Completion of a two‑year electronics training program

An equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
Required Skills & Abilities

A valid Oregon State Manufacturing Journeyman Plant Electricians License (or higher level license).
Valid driver's license in order to drive PCC vehicles.
Ability to apply city, state and national electrical codes.
Ability to distinguish between all colors.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow specifications on complex blueprints, drawings, Quality Control Manuals, Process Control Procedures and other technical manuals and specifications.
Ability to assist other departments through planning and technical assistance processes.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with a working knowledge of algebra preferred.
Ability to work independently and in a team with limited supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to provide working supervision, work direction, and/or training as
Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

Others

May be required to complete annual hazardous waste training, handle hazardous waste, complete weekly inspections, or manage areas that generate or handle hazardous waste.

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